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FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. III. Never assume that children will remain where you will • Grass catcher components are subject to occur....8226; Never allow the mower deck to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Keep machine free of riding mower-related injuries. mended parts, when necessary. Adjust and service tion, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight as a water heater. • Never run a machine inside where...
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. III. Never assume that children will remain where you will • Grass catcher components are subject to occur....8226; Never allow the mower deck to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Keep machine free of riding mower-related injuries. mended parts, when necessary. Adjust and service tion, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight as a water heater. • Never run a machine inside where...
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... the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Stor- age" sections of a new tractor. WARNING: This tractor is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this tractor. TRACTOR 28-43 WARRANTY 45 4 Please read and retain this owner's manual. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES...
... the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Stor- age" sections of a new tractor. WARNING: This tractor is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this tractor. TRACTOR 28-43 WARRANTY 45 4 Please read and retain this owner's manual. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES...
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extension Shaft Steering Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Gauge Wheel (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Wheels (4) Clevis Pins (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Blade (2) Mulch Blades (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet (2) Keys 5
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extension Shaft Steering Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Gauge Wheel (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Wheels (4) Clevis Pins (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Blade (2) Mulch Blades (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet (2) Keys 5
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... allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. 6 TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut along dotted lines on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor. ...operation of your tractor all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. • Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER INSERT 1/2 HEX NUT LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING BOOT TABS EXTENSION SHAFT 1/4 HEX BOLT BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR ...
... allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. 6 TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut along dotted lines on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor. ...operation of your tractor all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. • Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER INSERT 1/2 HEX NUT LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING BOOT TABS EXTENSION SHAFT 1/4 HEX BOLT BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR ...
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... for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly leveled. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at proper level. ✓ Fuel tank is in the Service and Adjustments section of...
... for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly leveled. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at proper level. ✓ Fuel tank is in the Service and Adjustments section of...
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...). but are working properly. NOTE: Do not use . NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat 6-10 amperes for balancing blade. If your local parts dealer. Care should remain in the disengaged position. • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is balanced. If either end of the...
...). but are working properly. NOTE: Do not use . NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat 6-10 amperes for balancing blade. If your local parts dealer. Care should remain in the disengaged position. • When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is balanced. If either end of the...
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... HOLE ENGINE PULLEY FRONT LINK ANTI-SWAY BAR COLLAR RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINER SPRING BRACKET Fig. 17 19 DEFLECTOR SHIELD moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from chassis bracket by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower...
... HOLE ENGINE PULLEY FRONT LINK ANTI-SWAY BAR COLLAR RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINER SPRING BRACKET Fig. 17 19 DEFLECTOR SHIELD moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from chassis bracket by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower...
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... other object to contact both batteries. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. If "jumper cables" are not adjustable on your local parts dealer. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES • Connect one end of the RED cable to the...
... other object to contact both batteries. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. If "jumper cables" are not adjustable on your local parts dealer. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES • Connect one end of the RED cable to the...
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... the backside of tractor. WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in the TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Repair Parts section. Tighten securely. Check adjustment as follows: • With engine not running , or prevent it from choke to run FIG. 31 poorly, stop is located...
... the backside of tractor. WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in the TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Repair Parts section. Tighten securely. Check adjustment as follows: • With engine not running , or prevent it from choke to run FIG. 31 poorly, stop is located...
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... up all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. Run engine at the end of this manual). OTHER • Do ...manual). • After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in fuel tank or storage container. Inspect moving parts for winter storage. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will not be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO ...
... up all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. Run engine at the end of this manual). OTHER • Do ...manual). • After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in fuel tank or storage container. Inspect moving parts for winter storage. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will not be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO ...
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.... 5. Spark plug wire loose. 11. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Clean/replace muffler. 13. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Replace damaged parts. 25 Replace spark plug. 5. Hard to start 1. Weak or dead battery. 4. Stale or dirty fuel. 6. Clean/replace air filter.... 15. Dirty air filter. 2. Clean battery terminals. 3. Clean underside of fuel. 2. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. Build-up of adjustment. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. CORRECTION 1. Replace fuel filter. 7. Contact an authorized service center/...
.... 5. Spark plug wire loose. 11. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Clean/replace muffler. 13. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Replace damaged parts. 25 Replace spark plug. 5. Hard to start 1. Weak or dead battery. 4. Stale or dirty fuel. 6. Clean/replace air filter.... 15. Dirty air filter. 2. Clean battery terminals. 3. Clean underside of fuel. 2. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Loose/damaged part(s). 1. Build-up of adjustment. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. CORRECTION 1. Replace fuel filter. 7. Contact an authorized service center/...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA SCHEMATIC RED BATTERY BLACK BLACK A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RED WHITE RED S BM G A1 L A2 IGNITION SWITCH FUSE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) RED M STARTER BLACK SOLENOID WHITE ...
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA SCHEMATIC RED BATTERY BLACK BLACK A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RED WHITE RED S BM G A1 L A2 IGNITION SWITCH FUSE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) RED M STARTER BLACK SOLENOID WHITE ...
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - NO. 1 163465 2 74760412 8 176689 16 176137 21 183759 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 175158 27 73510400 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 175566 ... Harness Ign Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1/4-20 x 1/2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Protection Wire Loop Cover Terminal NOTE: All component dimensions give in U.S. MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 29
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - NO. 1 163465 2 74760412 8 176689 16 176137 21 183759 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 175158 27 73510400 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 175566 ... Harness Ign Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1/4-20 x 1/2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Protection Wire Loop Cover Terminal NOTE: All component dimensions give in U.S. MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm. 29
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MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. Dash Lh Panel Dash Rh Hood Bumper Hood Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 Gr. 5 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. Sqnk. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Screw ... Lock Lens Grille RH Lens Grille LH Insert Grille Bezel Grille LH Bezel Grille RH Plug Btn Blk NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 31 Nut Lock Hex w/Insert 3/8-16 Unc Grill/Lens Asm Fender Asm Bracket Fender Footrest LH Footrest RH Bolt RdHd...
MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. Dash Lh Panel Dash Rh Hood Bumper Hood Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 Gr. 5 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. Sqnk. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Screw ... Lock Lens Grille RH Lens Grille LH Insert Grille Bezel Grille LH Bezel Grille RH Plug Btn Blk NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 31 Nut Lock Hex w/Insert 3/8-16 Unc Grill/Lens Asm Fender Asm Bracket Fender Footrest LH Footrest RH Bolt RdHd...
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...55 105709X 56 17060620 57 130801 59 169691 61 17120614 62 8883R DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless (206-545C) (Order parts from transaxle manufacturer) Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc Pulley Transaxle 18" tires Ring Retainer # 5100-62 Strap Torque... 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 V-Belt Ground Drive 95 25 Keeper Belt Span Ctr Screw 3/8-16 x .875 Cover Pedal Blk Round KEY PART NO. Strap Torque LT Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1 Nut Lock Flg. 3/8-16 Unc Spacer Retainer Washer 13/32 ...flange Lock NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA DRIVE KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -
...55 105709X 56 17060620 57 130801 59 169691 61 17120614 62 8883R DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless (206-545C) (Order parts from transaxle manufacturer) Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc Pulley Transaxle 18" tires Ring Retainer # 5100-62 Strap Torque... 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 V-Belt Ground Drive 95 25 Keeper Belt Span Ctr Screw 3/8-16 x .875 Cover Pedal Blk Round KEY PART NO. Strap Torque LT Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1 Nut Lock Flg. 3/8-16 Unc Spacer Retainer Washer 13/32 ...flange Lock NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA DRIVE KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35 NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180656 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm Front 3 169840 Spindle Asm Lh 4 169839 Spindle Asm Rh 5 6266H Bearing ... Susp Chassis Front 87 173966 Washer Flat 88 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 91 175553 Clip Steering NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35 NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180656 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm Front 3 169840 Spindle Asm Lh 4 169839 Spindle Asm Rh 5 6266H Bearing ... Susp Chassis Front 87 173966 Washer Flat 88 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 91 175553 Clip Steering NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO.
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inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170551 2 17720408 3 ------ 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 16 11050600 23 169837 29 137180 31 185534 32 140527 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 ... 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 72 183906 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Control Throt /Ch Flag Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine B&S Model 31M777 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) Muffler Exhaust Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 Shield Browning/Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap...
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170551 2 17720408 3 ------ 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 16 11050600 23 169837 29 137180 31 185534 32 140527 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 ... 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 72 183906 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Control Throt /Ch Flag Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine B&S Model 31M777 (Order Parts From Engine Manufacturer) Muffler Exhaust Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 Shield Browning/Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap...
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MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 14 24 8 9 7 10 5 8 9 7 2 5 6 22 21 16 25 15 11 4 13 17 12 3 seat_lt.knob_1 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 171683 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 73800600 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 182493 11 166369 12 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk )... Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat (blk ) Knob Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO. NO. 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 73800500 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap Blk Nyl...
MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 14 24 8 9 7 10 5 8 9 7 2 5 6 22 21 16 25 15 11 4 13 17 12 3 seat_lt.knob_1 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 171683 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 73800600 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 182493 11 166369 12 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk )... Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat (blk ) Knob Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO. NO. 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 73800500 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap Blk Nyl...
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... Tube Rear (Service Item Only) 11 104757X421 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00 - - 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA DECALS 9 12 2 5 3 8 4 8 10 12 16 1 7 6 13 14 15 KEY PART NO. Tube) wheel_1 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. NO. 1 156369 2 172743 3 186163 4 186164 5 186785 6 170563 ... Rh Decal Hood Lh Decal Replacement Decal Warning Decal Deck "B" 42" Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Fender Logo Decal Danger English KEY PART NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39 DESCRIPTION 12 176305 Decal Fender 13 173589 Decal Reflector LH 14 160396 Decal...
... Tube Rear (Service Item Only) 11 104757X421 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00 - - 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA DECALS 9 12 2 5 3 8 4 8 10 12 16 1 7 6 13 14 15 KEY PART NO. Tube) wheel_1 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. NO. 1 156369 2 172743 3 186163 4 186164 5 186785 6 170563 ... Rh Decal Hood Lh Decal Replacement Decal Warning Decal Deck "B" 42" Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Fender Logo Decal Danger English KEY PART NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 39 DESCRIPTION 12 176305 Decal Fender 13 173589 Decal Reflector LH 14 160396 Decal...
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... 155098 49 145212 50 110452X DESCRIPTION Plunger Asm. Indicator Height Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut Push NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring #5133-62 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. Spring Retainer Clip Rod Adj. Lift Nut Hex Jam... Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc Trunnion Blk Zinc Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Nut Special Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -
... 155098 49 145212 50 110452X DESCRIPTION Plunger Asm. Indicator Height Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut Push NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. MODEL NUMBER PDB1842STA MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring #5133-62 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. Spring Retainer Clip Rod Adj. Lift Nut Hex Jam... Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc Trunnion Blk Zinc Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Nut Special Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -